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Two hds in x68000 ?

Started by Nelsinho, August 17, 2012, 09:36:49 AM

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Nelsinho

Hi Guys,

Can install two hds in x68000 sasi model for copy hd ?

Thanks!

eidis

 Hi Nelsinho !

Yes, you probably can, but you will need to build a custom cable or modify your original. The simplest way would be to add another IDC 50 connector to your SASI cable and assign both SASI drives a different ID.

Here are some links which could come in handy:

SASI cable pinouts
http://www.gamesx.com/wiki/lib/exe/fetch.php?cache=&media=x68000:x68000_20pin_to_50pin_sasi_cable_diagram.jpg

LOT of 4 pcs IDC Connector 20 PIN Female Header 2.54 mm
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LOT-of-4-pcs-IDC-Connector-20-PIN-Female-Header-2-54-mm-/110893367756?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19d1c281cc

Female 50pin/wire IDC/IDS ribbon cable Crimp end/connector, SCSI1/2 PC/MAC/SUN
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Female-50pin-wire-IDC-IDS-ribbon-cable-Crimp-end-connector-SCSI1-2-PC-MAC-SUN-/120960123138?pt=US_Drive_Cables_dapters&hash=item1c29c90102

50 Ways COLORFUL Flat Ribbon Cable For 2.54mm 2x25 array IDC Socket.1meter
http://www.ebay.com/itm/50-Ways-COLORFUL-Flat-Ribbon-Cable-For-2-54mm-2x25-array-IDC-Socket-1meter-/290751682427?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43b226977b

Best of luck !
Eidis
X68000 personal computer is called, "X68K" or "no good good" is called, is the PC that are loved by many people today.

Nelsinho

Thank you very much,  Eidis!